Tower Hobbies T24020 Operator's manual

T24020 / T24020W
20L Manual Microwave
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912
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developing and manufacturing housewares and small
appliances used by millions of households throughout the
UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Microwave:
• With a large 20 litre capacity you can cook quick
and easy meals for the whole family.
• The manual 30 minute timer allows for easy time
control and adjustments.
• 6 different power levels, simply adjusted to suit a
variety of functions.
1. Specifications
Components and
structure
2. Technical data
3. Important Safety
Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your
Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Servicing Safeguards
8. Recycling
9. Cleaning & Care
10. Wiring Safety
11. Warranty Information
12. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Microwave Oven
Roller Ring
Glass Tray
1. Oven Window
2. Roller Ring (inside)
3. Glass Tray (inside)
4. Door Handle
5. Control Panel
6. Timer
7. Power Dial
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
1 2 3 4 5
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Description: Microwave Oven
Model: T24020 / T24020W
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50Hz
Input Power: 1280W
Output Power: 800W
Microwave Frequency: 2450Mhz
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of energy related products
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: [phone].
Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Guarantee for spare parts:
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed for the extended free warranty subject
to registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the
appliance immediately
and seek advice from
the manufacturer,
its service agent or
a similarly qualified
person.
• DO NOT let the cord
hang over the edge of a
table or counter or let it
come into contact with
any hot surfaces.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apart from those
supplied with this
product. DO NOT use
extension cords with
the appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug
out by the cord as this
may damage the plug
and/or the cable.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or
before cleaning.
• Switch off and
unplug before fitting
or removing tools/
attachments, after use
and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Children should not
play with the appliance.
• This appliance can
be used by children
aged from 8 years and
above and persons
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision

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or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way
and understand the
hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
not be undertaken
by children without
supervision.
• Take care when any
appliance is used near
pets.
• DO NOT use this
product for anything
other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
CAUTIONS
• DO NOT operate the
microwave with the
door open, due to
the safety interlocks
built into the door
mechanism. It is
important not to
tamper with the safety
interlocks (safety
interlocks automatically
switch off any cooking
activity when the
door is opened). This
could result in harmful
exposure to excessive
microwave energy.
• DO NOT place any
object (such as kitchen
towels, napkins, etc.)
between the microwave
front face and the door
or allow food or cleaner
residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
• DO NOT operate
the microwave if
it is damaged. It is
particularly important
that the microwave
door closes properly
and that there is no
damage to its door
hinges, latches, door
seals and sealing
surfaces.

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• Please ensure cooking
times are correctly set.
Small amounts of food
require shorter cooking
or heating time. Over
cooking may result in
the food catching on
fire and subsequent
damage to the
microwave
• When heating liquids,
e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in your
microwave, avoid using
straight sided containers
with narrow necks.
Stir the liquid before
placing the container
in the microwave and
again halfway through
the heating time. After
heating, let it stand,
stir or shake it again
carefully and check the
temperature of it before
consuming to avoid burns
(especially, contents of
feeding bottles and baby
food jars).
• An exhaust outlet is
located on the top,
bottom or side of the
microwave. Don’t block
the outlet. It could
result in damage to your
microwave and poor
cooking results.
• DO NOT operate the
microwave when empty.
It is best to leave a glass
of water in the microwave
when not in use. The
water will safely absorb all
microwave energy if the
microwave is accidentally
started.
• Improper use could
result in damage to the
microwave.
• DO NOT use wooden
containers and ceramic
containers that have
metallic (e.g. gold or
silver) inlays. Always
remove metal twist ties.
Check that the utensils
are suitable for use in the
microwave before use.
They may heat up and
char. Metal objects in
particular may arc in the
microwave, which can
cause serious damage.
• DO NOT rinse the glass
tray by placing it in water
just after cooking. This
may cause breakage or
damage.

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• Before cooking pierce
the skin of potatoes,
apples or any such fruit
or vegetables. They could
burst.
• DO NOT cook eggs in
their shell. Eggs in their
shell and whole hard-
boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave
since they may explode,
even after microwave
heating has ended.
Pressure will build up
inside the egg which will
burst.
• DO NOT attempt deep fat
frying in your microwave.
This could result in a
sudden boil over of hot
liquid.
• If smoke is observed,
switch off or disconnect
the microwave from the
power supply and keep
the microwave door
closed in order to stifle
any flames. It can cause
serious damage such as
fire or electric shock.
• When food is heated or
cooked in disposable
containers made of
plastic, paper or other
combustible materials
keep an eye on the
microwave and check it
frequently.
• The microwave should
be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits should
be removed. Failure to
maintain the microwave
in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of
the surface. This could
adversely affect the
life of the appliance
and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
• Follow exact directions
given by each
manufacturer for their
popcorn product. DO
NOT leave the oven
unattended while corn
is being popped. If
corn fails to pop after
the suggested times,
discontinue cooking.
Never use a brown
paper bag for popping
corn. Never attempt to
pop leftover kernels.
Overcooking could result
in the corn catching fire.

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• DO NOT use harsh
abrasives cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers
to clean the microwave
door glass. They can
scratch the surface, which
may result in the glass
shattering.
• After cooking, the
container is very hot. Use
gloves to take out the
food and avoid steam
burns by directing steam
away from the face and
hands.
• This appliance is intended
to be used in household
and similar applications
such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in
shops. Oces and other
working environments.
• Farm houses.
• By clients in hotels,
motels and other
residential
environments,
bed & breakfast type
environments.
• The microwave oven is
intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying
of food or clothing and
heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
• The door or outer surface
may get hot when the
appliance is operating
• In the unlikely event
the appliance develops
a fault, stop using it
immediately and seek
advice from the Customer
Support Team:
[phone]